This represents a pretty big drop in class for BLIND BEGGAR and he showed enough at Ascot and Carlisle (prior to an easy-to-forgive effort at Epsom) to think he can cash in. Coup de Force might be the danger.
Blind Beggar
Coup De Force
Street Life
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/1 odds for first 1 places
2. Coup De Force
J: Rob HornbyT: Stuart Kittow
F: 1151-6358
Price History:
2.63
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Fitter for reappearance and bounced back to best when finishing a close-up third at Windsor (6f) last month. Unable to match it twice since and now drops to the minimum trip. Probably the danger to Blind Beggar.
1. Blind Beggar
J: Frederick LarsonT: Michael Appleby
F: 2-3459439
Price History:
2.40
Age:
7
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Fifteen runs since last win in 2024, though ninth of 19 in the "Dash" at Epsom 18 days ago, isn't a race to judge him too harshly on, never nearer. Back on correct mark and eased markedly in grade, so he's a big player.
5. Street Life
J: Morgan ColeT: Patrick Morris
F: 09023112
Price History:
5.50
Age:
8
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Rare turf start when successful at Chepstow last month and followed up in good style under an attacking ride 18 days later. Confirmed he's still in excellent nick when second at Wolverhampton last week. This is a better class of handicap.
4. Faustus
J: Joe LeavyT: Rachel Cook & John Bridger
F: 1396-0400
Price History:
6.00
Age:
7
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Successful twice over 5f last summer and built on reappearance run when fourth at Windsor (5.1f) last month. Likely found the race coming too soon when well held at Goodwood 4 days on but harder to find an excuse for latest performance at Sandown.